We pass by people each and every day, not knowing where they come from or where they have been. Everyone has their own unique background, which is what makes them different; our backgrounds impact the effects we have on others. This is particularly true for Robert Novak, a 43-year-old man from Depew, New York. Novak grew up lower middle class in a three-bedroom little, brick house … Continue reading A Day in the Life of a City Teacher

When schools closed one year ago due to the Coronavirus, a few community members stepped up to make sure that education could continue from afar. One of these people is OM’s own English teacher, Ms. Amy Brooks. Brooks is involved in tons of things around town, participating in groups, being on committees, going to meetings, and sometimes even creating new non-profit organizations to help people … Continue reading The Difference One Person can Make

Adjusting to high school life can be difficult for many students coming out of middle school. But it is a completely different adjustment when you are near the finish line and on your way out the door from high school. This year’s senior class hasn’t had the normal senior experience due to Covid. Senior Class President, Jordan Dumas, spoke about how she feels about not … Continue reading Madame President: A Conversation with Jordan Dumas

Trumaine McCaskill is one of the 10th-grade history teachers at Oakland Mills High School. He is not only an educator but also a passionate advocate for his beliefs. He attended Clayton High School, a predominantly white school in North Carolina. He had no real direction in 9th and 10th grade, he only knew that he wanted to go to college. The summer after his 10th-grade … Continue reading Black His-story With Mr. McCaskill

Meet Sara Bove, one of the Spanish teachers here at Oakland Mills High School. She has been working here for 11 years, and was also a student here from 2001-2005. “I love the students, I love the diversity, and the staff is awesome, but my best friends are my colleagues. It’s home to me and I grew up here so I just feel very comfortable.” … Continue reading Señora Bove’s Impact on The Community